October 2012

Machinists Ratify New Agreement with Diamond International

Edmonton, AB – Members of IAM Local Lodge 1722 has ratified a new collective agreement with Diamond International Trucks Ltd. The new four-year agreement provides wage increases of 4.75 per cent in the first year, 4.5 per cent in the second year, 4.25 per cent in the third year and 4.5 per cent in the fourth year. Other agreement highlights include : ·         Improved vacation entitlements ·         The addition of a

Vous vous souciez de la justice climatique? Venez à PowerShift!

  Lors de la fin de semaine du 26 au 29 octobre, plus de 1500 jeunes de divers horizons de vie se rendront à Ottawa-Gatineau en provenance de tout le Canada pour un rassemblement historique pour construire un mouvement pour un avenir juste et durable. Ce rassemblement inclura diverses voix émergeantes du mouvement global pour mettre fin aux changements climatiques et visera à motifer, mobiliser et former notre génération à

Care About Climate Justice? Come to PowerShift!

On the weekend of October 26-29th over 1500 youth from all walks of life, coming from communities all across Canada will come together for a historic gathering to build the movement for a just and sustainable future. Including leading voices from the global movement to stop climate change, this gathering will empower our generation to chart a new pathway forward towards the world that we want.   The event will

Le Manitoba s’allie au Québec contre Air Canada!

  Toronto, ON – La saga de la fermeture d’Aveos entame un nouveau chapitre : le Manitoba se joint au Québec et accuse officiellement Air Canada de ne pas respecter la loi de 1988 qui l’oblige à maintenir des centres d’entretien et de révision d’aéronefs à Montréal, Winnipeg et Toronto.   Fort d’une décision de la Cour supérieure du Québec rendue le 24 septembre 2012, le Manitoba a maintenant le statut

Manitoba Joins Quebec against Air Canada!

  Toronto, On – There is a new chapter in the saga of the closure of Aveos: Manitoba has joined Quebec in formerly accusing Air Canada of not respecting the 1988 law requiring it to maintain aircraft maintenance and overhaul centres in Montreal, Winnipeg and Toronto.   In a decision of the Superior Court of Quebec on September 24, 2012, Manitoba now has intervener status in this case that will